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Sonia Boyce sworn in as Barbados’ first female Commissioner of Police

Sonia Boyce was sworn in today as Commissioner of Police, becoming the first woman to hold the post in Barbados. The swearing-in ceremony took place...

Roach ruled out of second test against Sri Lanka

West Indies made two changes to their team for the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, which bowled off...

Jacqueline Williams named for Women’s T20 World Cup Final at Lord’s

West Indian umpire Jacqueline Wiliams has been named to stand in the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Lord’s on...

LIVE: Barbados Grand Prix – Athlete Enrichment Panel Discussion

A Panel Discussion featuring Regional Olympians, a conversation with some of the Caribbean’s top athletes as they share insights and lessons to inspire the...
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Govt to expand dialysis capacity

Government will significantly expand the availability of facilities for Barbadians who have kidney disease and need regular diaslysis treatment. Minister of Health and Wellness Senator...

Sex offender given 15-year sentence

Fifteen years. That’s the starting sentence Matthew Orlando King got for having sexual intercourse with a 12-year-old girl ten years ago. Saying that she believed King...

MP tells of bank account blues

Government backbencher Dr William Duguid has complained that it takes too long to open a bank account in Barbados. He is suggesting that a colloquium...

Plans for small business centre

Young entrepreneurs in the St Michael South constituency could soon have a dedicated space to develop their skills as Government moves ahead with plans...

Mya celebrating miracle of life

Back in February 1998 she was given 24 to 48 hours to live. Her parents, Reverend Trevor and Eslyne Daniel, were told to call...
 

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Mysterious disappearances spook residents of Caribbean island

The worst part is the mental torture, Patricia Joseph says. The "gut-wrenching" flashes of wondering what her mother's last moments were. The infinite state...

Combermere, SMS run things at BSSAC

The confetti fell at the Usain Bolt Complex yesterday as defending boys’ champions Combermere School and The St Michael School’s girls became the toast...

Three on auction list rake in almost $5 million

Only three of the 29 properties listed by the Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) for tax arrears went under the hammer on Thursday in the...

Humphrey promises: Help on the way

The new minister responsible for crime prevention has made an emotional plea for national action following this week’s shooting death of a 13-year-old boy...

Highway pressure

Businesses in Wildey, St Michael, are holding strain and hoping roadworks in the area are completed on schedule. The Ministry of Transport and Works (MTW)...

PM asks Trump for ease

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has written a letter to United States (US) President Donald Trump hoping CARICOM will be exempt from the hikes...

Police constable, teen charged with rape

A police constable and a teenager have been charged with rape.  Edmond Winfield Barrow, 58, of Sunjet Drive, Lowlands, Christ Church and Cristiano Ronaldo Jackman,...

Man shot during altercation in St. Michael

A man was shot during an altercation at Brathwaite Gap, Dayrells Road, St. Michael, on Thursday night. Police at Hastings Worthing Station responded to reports...

UPDATE: Death toll from quake in Myanmar, Thailand rises to 153

At least 153 people died in a powerful, 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar on Friday and caused widespread damage in neighbouring Thailand and...

Author of Vampire Diaries dies at 66

Author LJ Smith, whose best-selling Vampire Diaries novels were turned into a hit TV show, has died at the age of 66. Lisa Jane Smith...